Burnout, Boundaries and Building a Career That Lasts as a Pilates Teacher with Audrey O'Connor

"I cannot be of service to other people if I cannot be of service to myself."You left the corporate world for a reason. But somehow you're exhausted, resentful, and wondering why this passion-driven career feels just as relentless as the one you walked away from.Nic is joined by Audrey O'Connor - former quantity surveyor, Pilates teacher, sound healer, and wellness educator who now works with global brands like Google. Back for her second appearance, Audrey digs into what burnout actually looks like for Pilates teachers - not just tiredness, but resentment, physical symptoms, and the trap of performing busyness as a badge of honour.They get practical on morning rituals, finances, multiple revenue streams, and valuing your time before resentment does it for you. Audrey also brings in something unexpected: astrology and human design as tools for understanding why you show up the way you do - and why changing your mind is not the same as being flaky.Whether you're in the thick of burnout or starting to feel the edges of it, there's something here for you.Timestamps01:13 What burnout actually is - beyond just being tired03:50 Busyness as a badge of honour and how to recognise the patterns07:52 Vision, values, and the Pilates industry comparison trap09:02 How performance and money are connected to burnout11:12 Taking care of your body when teaching is your job13:15 Switching off on holiday (and why content creation doesn't count as rest)17:05 Rituals, routines and habit stacking23:37 Finding a ritual practice that fits your life26:07 Astrology and human design as tools for self-understanding31:34 Why Pilates teachers are particularly prone to burnout32:21 Being of service vs. sacrificing yourself34:15 Burnout, undervaluing, and our complicated relationship with money56:58 Mindset, self-worth, and why opportunities arrive when you stop chasing them58:44 If you're overwhelmed right now - start hereIf this episode resonated, share it with someone in the industry who needs to hear it. And make sure you're following along so you don't miss what's coming next.Connect with Nic:Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic's InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates ClassSign up to Our NewsletterConnect with Audrey:Audrey's Sound Healing TrainingCore State WebsiteAudrey’s InstagramThe Everyday Hero Manifesto Book Join the Soul Pilates Retreat in Cornwall on 19 June for a weekend of movement, rest and nourishment. Find all the details here.Thinking about investing in Pilates equipment? Balanced Body are offering our listeners a special discount! Fill in the form here and mention Soul Pilates when you order.Interested in joining the July Teacher Training intake? Find all the details and book a call here.